【週六網路共修】慈悲的力量
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泥土髒嗎？
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有一次聽到一位小朋友說：「我喜歡和爸爸玩，因為媽媽總是拒絕給我玩泥土、挖沙子，說太髒了、會生病！可是爸爸說『髒』孩子更健康。所以我喜歡和爸爸一起玩！」
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我聽完，心中挺有感觸。泥土真的髒嗎？我倒是覺得能跟大自然接觸，像是樸實的泥土、沙子、草、小石頭子等等，它們不但不髒、還都很美。
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有一回我和幾個弟子一起出去走走，看到一顆大樹長得挺茂盛，生氣蓬勃的，沒找凳子我就直接坐到大樹旁地上，跟土地親近。弟子心挺好：「師父，拿個墊子給您墊上，不夠就多弄兩層吧，要不把我衣服也墊上吧，別把屁股坐髒了。」
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我說：「草地髒嗎？草比你衣服還乾淨呢！你衣服還是化學纖維的，這還都是自然的，知道嗎？」其實真正的原因是，我們非常需要土壤對我們的滋補和呵護。好多人到自然界裡玩，鞋穿厚厚的、襪子穿兩層、戴上面罩，把自己包裹得像木乃伊一樣，這哪叫接觸自然啊！
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想想，假若心中有慈悲、眼界自然寬闊，能包容萬事萬物，以致能瞭解事物的原貌以及益處，在彼此相互作用下，我們的好多行為都會因此改變。
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那麼，要如何更好地接近自然、更好地和自然溝通？
今天就請朋友們在共修中一起來討論「慈悲的力量」！
歡迎分享或是留言發表你的看法。祝福大家生活得更健康、更幸福！
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【Saturday Online Global Group Practice】 The Power of Compassion
Is the soil dirty?
Once, I overheard a child said, “I like to play with my dad because my mother always disallows me to play with soil or dig in sand. She says it’s too dirty, and will make me sick! But dad tells me that “dirty” children are healthier. That’s why I like to play with my dad!”
Upon hearing the conversation, I contemplated. Is the soil really dirty? I actually feel that being in touch with nature, such as simple soil, sand, grass, small stones and so on are not dirty, but are in fact beautiful.
Once, I went out for a stroll with some disciples, we came across a big, lush and vibrant tree. Without looking for a stool, I directly sat on the ground near the tree, close to earth. A disciple with good intention came forward, “Master, here’s a cushion for you. If that is not enough, we can add a few more layers. Would you like me to put my jacket on top so that it will not soil your bottom?”
“Is the grass dirty?” I responded. “The grass is cleaner than your clothes! Your clothes are made from synthetic fibers while earth is all natural. Do you know?” The fact is we do need earth to nourish and protect us. Many people play in nature with thick shoes, double layered socks, face mask and all wrapped up like mummy. How is this in touch with nature!
Let us give this a thought – if there is compassion deep in our hearts, we will have broad vision, and we can accommodate everything. This extends to the appreciation of original appearance of forms, and their benefits. With this dynamic exchange, there will be positive changes in our behavior.
So how do we better approach nature and interact positively with nature?
Now, let me invite all friends to get together to discuss “The Power of Compassion” in our group practice. All are welcome to share or leave a message to express your views.
Here’s wishing all of you a healthier and happier life!
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